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It was reported that during a ligamentoplasty, the lower part of the punch basket broke inside the patient.The broken fragment could not be removed from the patient.A postoperative control x-ray was performed, which showed a fragment lodged in the posterior part of the joint.The procedure was resumed using an equivalent s+n backup, with a delay equal to 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
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H11: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known risks with the device itself or with its use that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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